This is the devlog for Arena Circus! I'm still figuring out how itch does these, so bear with me. Download the first three chapters here! Arena Circus is a solo project, so development can get a little slow depending on what's going on in my life at the time.
Brief description:
A visual novel set in a fantasy world where appearance is everything and humans are at the bottom of the totem pole. Aldrich and Lilié are trying to battle their way to the top of a world that looks down on them— and soon it will become far more than just a matter of pride.
Features for the finished game:
+Two characters you can play as, one male one female. Both of them are bisexual.
+ A story filled with drama, comedy, romance, and two distinct branches, with several possible endings for each. Which side will you choose?
+ Free roam where you can move around, find different characters in different locations, shop for clothes, and complete side quests to earn money for clothes. Scenes you might find include world building information, character backstories, will strengthen your relationships with the characters, or might just be good for a laugh ;D
+3 possible romances, one G x G, one G x B, and one B x B
+ A battle system featuring timed choices. Winning or losing affects the story.
+ 6 chapters
+ 34 CGs (tentative number)
+ Main character sprites with clothing available for the head, torso, leg and feet, as well as accessories.
3/6 chapters of Lilie's route
Rating: 16+ for: language, violence, some gore, disturbing themes, sexual themes
Gameplay time: 4 + hours
83,000 + words
18 CGs
Over 40 clothing items
Meet the characters!
Screenshots:
Current progress:
Right now I'm working on chapter 4 for Lilie's route. I'm well on my way!
+ 50,000/? words
+ 3/10 backgrounds
+ 0/3 sprites
+ 0/? CGs
I'll be attempting to get a beta release out for patrons sometime in September.
Here are some images from Chapter 4 that have been released already:
Download the game for free, or buy Arena Circus Golden and get extra content and the full guide book here!
There are 3 out of 6 chapters complete. Lillie's route will be done first. People who previously purchased Arena Circus Golden at a reduced price will get a free download key for future updates.
Cool rewards to be unlocked on Patreon!
Follow me on twitter (@CapMinyan) and tumblr for the latest sneak peaks, bonus art, and progress updates!
Ask me anything (https://arenacircusvn.tumblr.com/ask)
You can get the soundtrack free here: https://soundcloud.com/user-577383146/sets/arena-circus-soundtrack
Thanks guys and I'll update this when the next release comes!